Night Stock Operative

Kingdom Services Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Night shift hours

Stock control experience

Supportive team

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group is seeking reliable Night Shift Stock Team Operatives for a busy fruit production and packing operation based in Chartham, Canterbury. You will move stock, ensure it’s available where needed, and assist with stock checks during the night shift to support production requirements.

Ideal candidates are detail-focused, safety-conscious and able to work at pace. The role offers consistent night hours, training, and opportunities to gain experience in stock control and

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.
• Willingness to work night shifts and weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Move and distribute stock to correct production and packing areas.
• Ensure materials and products are available to meet production needs.
• Receive, check and organise stock.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory checks.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Follow health, hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Night shift flexibility

Ability to work independently

Tools

Stock management systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for reliable, hardworking and motivated Night Shift Stock Team Operatives to join a busy fruit production and packing operation based in Chartham, Canterbury.

This is a hands-on role supporting the smooth running of night shift operations by ensuring stock is moved, handled and supplied to the correct areas in line with production requirements.

The successful candidates will be organised, safety-conscious and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, helping to maintain accurate stock movements and ensure production runs efficiently throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities

• Move and distribute stock to the correct production and packing areas.
• Ensure materials, packaging and products are available to meet production requirements.
• Receive, check and organise stock as required.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory checks.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Ensure stock is stored correctly and designated areas remain organised.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and work closely with production and warehouse teams.
• Maintain accurate stock movement records where required.
• Follow all health and safety, hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Report damaged stock, missing items or other operational issues promptly.
• Support the wider team to ensure night shift targets and deadlines are achieved.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Good attention to detail.
• Basic numerical and communication skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines.
• A proactive approach to work and problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends as required.
• A strong awareness of health and safety and workplace hygiene.

Previous experience in a warehouse, stock control, food production or packing environment would be advantageous, although candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Experience using stock management systems or handling stock in a fast-paced production environment would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Hourly pay of £13.43-£15.16, depending on experience and competency.
• Additional night shift bonus of £1.72 per hour.
• A shift pattern of 5 days working followed by 2 days off.
• Working Hours: Starting at 7:00 PM, finishing between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM
• Consistent night shift hours.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to gain experience in stock control and production operations.
• A varied, hands-on role within a busy and supportive team.